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[Onward march we 'neath the royal banner]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. A. Ogden Incipit: 51621 76715 53643 Used With Text: Christian Battle Cry

Author: Margaret Moody Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Onward march we 'neath the royal banner Refrain First Line: Glory be to God, Hallelujah! Topics: Christian warfare Used With Tune: [Onward march we 'neath the royal banner]

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Christian Battle Cry

Author: Margaret Moody Hymnal: Crowning Day No. 2 #180 (1896) First Line: Onward march we 'neath the royal banner Refrain First Line: Glory be to God, Hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 Onward march we ‘neath the royal banner, Soldiers of the heav’nly King; Singing now to God our glad hosanna, All our ranks with music ring. Refrain: Glory be to God, Hallelujah! Glory be to God, to God on high! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Shout aloud the battle cry. 2 Onward march we, needful weapons bearing For life’s long great battle-day; Each the other’s heavy burden sharing, Thus we journey on our way. [Refrain] 3 Onward march, nor faltering nor fearing, God’s pure word our trusty sword; On our banner, lo! the name appearing, Of our Captain, Christ the Lord. [Refrain] 4 Glorious banner! great and mighty Saviour! Victor over ev’ry foe, We today would seek Thy loving favor; Where Thou leadest we will go. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Onward march we ‘neath the royal banner]

Christian Battle Cry

Author: Margaret Moody Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #19 (1891) First Line: Onward march we 'neath the royal banner Refrain First Line: Glory be to God, Hallelujah! Topics: Christian warfare Languages: English Tune Title: [Onward march we 'neath the royal banner]

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Composer of "[Onward march we ‘neath the royal banner]" in Crowning Day No. 2 William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and B F Baker, president of the Boston Music School. He wrote many hymns, both lyrics and/or music. He later issued his first song book, “The silver song” (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books. Ogden also taught music at many schools in the U S and Canada. In 1887 he became superintendent of music in the public schools of Toledo, OH. His works include: “New silver songs for Sunday school” (1872), “Crown of life” (1875), “Notes of victory” (1885), “The way of life” (1886), “Gathering jewels” (1886). He was known as a very enthusiastic person in his work and a very congenial one as well. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry